The 75th anniversary of victory in Europe falls during lockdown this time but here we look back at what happened to mark the day in 1945 and down the years, with gatherings big and small.
Hopefully we’ll meet again soon.
9. Farm celebration
VE DAY PARTY Celebrating at the 2007 VE Day party at Manor Oaks Farm, Sheffield are, left to right, June Mitchell, Rebecca Popple and Trish Wheatley Photo: Roger Nadal
10. Period costumes
All dressed up and ready to party 1940s style at the City Hall Star VE Day Dance in 1995 are, back row, Diane Butterly, Mick McGovern, Henry Grayhurst and Brian Ball. Seated are Kath Grayhurst, Linda Bullas, Lily McGovern and Maureen Ball Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
11. Moustached Maureen!
Dinner lady Maureen Monkman with children at the VE Day celebrations at Herdings School, Sheffield in 1995 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
12. VE Day star
Singing star Lesley Garrett shares a lighthearted moment with MP Ed Milliband before the march through Doncaster town centre to commemorate VE Day in 2005 Photo: Dean Atkins